University Of Illinois Nurses Begin Weeklong Strike At UI Health

Their union has accused the hospital of subjecting them to understaffing and unsafe working conditions.

Protest Group To Fight Permit Restrictions During Chicago's DNC

The Coalition to March on the DNC will protest at City Hall Thursday afternoon after an emergency news conference.

Anti-Defamation League Raises Alarm Over Planned DNC Protests; Pro-Palestinian Group Rejects Claims

"These groups have a history of fanning the flames of hate and inspiring acts of harassment and violence," said ADL Chair David Goldenberg.

Some Who Live Near United Center Feel Inconvenienced By Tight Chicago DNC Security Restrictions

The City of Chicago and the U.S. Secret Service on Wednesday tried to ease some of the anxiety leading up to the convention.

Lawsuit Accuses Security Guards At Chicago Home Depot Of Beating, Mistreating Migrant Laborers

Tensions have been rising between migrants looking for work and security at some Home Depot stores across Chicago.

Rally In Chicago With Family Of Sonya Massey, Killed By Illinois Sheriff's Deputy In Early July

While it looked like a church service, the people who packed the West Side sanctuary were there for a purpose.

Group Planning Pro-Palestinian Protest Says It's Making Progress To Be Near The DNC

At just around six weeks before the anticipated event, they find themselves in legal limbo—asking the city to let them do just that.

Chicago Area Woman Collects Thousands Of Cicadas, Awaits Their Return In 2041

A shower from her hose would usually stir them, but Sailer has accepted the fact that there are likely no cicadas left.

City Accidentally Removed Ghost Bike Installed For Man Hit, Killed While Cycling In Chicago

"This is a city trying to, you know, get people to forget," said Christina Whitehouse, a cycling advocate and founder of Bike Lake Uprising.

Chicago Police, Pro-Palestinian Group Seek Compromise On Planned DNC Protest Locations

"It is going to be the largest protest in the history of Chicago for Palestinian rights," said Hatem Abudayyeh, network organizer.

Suburban Chicago High School Under Fire After Post In Yearbook About Oct. 7 Attacks

A sophomore whom CBS 2 is not identifying had the quote printed in the 2023-2024 yearbook about the brutal Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.

Demonstrators Vow To Disrupt DNC Protest In Chicago With Or Without A Permit

These groups shared what they said was a joint struggle linked by billions in tax dollars used to marginalize their communities further.

The Douglas Center Hosts Annual Spring Art Show and Sale

***SAVE THE DATES: The Douglas Center Annual Spring Art Show and Sale*** MONDAY, May 20th THROUGH FRIDAY, May 24, 2024

Naperville North Student Receives National Youth Achievement Award

Rory Andrlik named the 2024 Special Recognition Winner of the Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Fred J. Epstein Youth Achievement Award.

Protesters Demand Firing Of 5 Chicago Police Officers Involved In Dexter Reed Shooting Death

The officers said they were conducting a traffic stop in the 3800 block of West Ferdinand for a seatbelt violation.

Former Gov. Pat Quinn Has Warning For White Sox, Bears After Kansas City Stadium Tax Referendum Fails

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn said Wednesday that the results of the vote in Kansas City should put Chicago's local teams on notice.

Survivor Of Oct. 7 Attack On Music Festival In Israel Shares Story In Chicago

Biton took video at the Nova Music Festival in Israel on Oct. 7. Hours later, he woke up to a sound he said he would never forget.

Flight Attendants Picketing At Chicago's O'Hare Airport For Better Contract

They represent three different unions and work for several airlines including Southwest, American, and United.

Chicago Tribune Journalists Set To Go On 24-Hour Strike

The guild said it is protesting the company's refusal to pay a fair wage, and threats to take away the 401k match benefit.

Embracing the Essence of 2024: A Journey into the Year of 8

The magic of 2024, the Year of 8, where strength, manifestation, and balance converge. A journey of numerological and Tarot exploration.

Luke Combs 'Sick' Over Case Copyright Against Woman Who Made Combs Tumblers

"It makes me sick, honestly, that this would happen," Combs said in a TikTok video. "Especially at the holidays."

Migrants Say They Were Kicked Out Of Chicago Police Station And Into Frigid Cold

As CBS 2's Marybel González reported Tuesday night, the moment the migrants were ordered to leave was caught on camera and sent to us.

Mother Of Woman Killed In DuSable Lake Shore Drive Crash Has 'A Bunch Of Questions'

Rosado-Colon's vehicle veered off the road, hit a tree, and burst into flames. She and her 24-year-old friend were killed.

The Douglas Center is hosting Annual Winter Wonderland Art Festival

***SAVE THE DATES: The Douglas Center Annual Winter Wonderland Art Festival*** MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH THROUGH FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023***

Part-Time Professors To Go On Strike At Columbia College Chicago

More than 600 part-time adjunct professors who are part of the Columbia College Faculty Union are preparing to go on strike Monday.

Kerry & Sarah Wood Impact Chicagoland Students with Mentoring Program

Pitch In Hosts Annual Storybook Gala Celebrating 10 Years of Supporting Chicagoland Students

Protests Mount As New Migrant Shelter Prepares To Open On Chicago's West Side

"How dare you make a decision without sitting down with us?" one woman asked on Monday.

Palestinian Supporters Rally Outside Israeli Consulate In Chicago

The United Nations says more than 123,000 Gazans have been displaced.

Michael Jordan Makes The List Of America's 400 Richest People

The magazine estimates his net worth at $3 billion.

Advocacy Group Wants To Use Chicago's Thompson Center As Migrant Shelter

The 1.3 million-square-foot property known as the James R. Thompson Center, at 100 W. Randolph St.

Residents Protest Plan To House 300 Migrants At Hyde Park Area Motel

But it is the way the community learned about the city's decision that left a bad taste in so many.

The Douglas Center is hosting an Open House on Friday, August 25th

The Douglas Center is hosting an Open House on Friday, August 25th. The Public is invited.

Neighbors Step Up For 82-Year-Old Northwest Side Ice Cream Truck Operator Who Was Robbed

It's not summer in Bucktown without the dulcet tones of "La Cucaracha" playing in the neighborhood.

Hundreds Gather For Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Annual Convention Where Rev. Jesse Jackson To Step Down

The signature slogan "keep hope alive" filled the Rainbow/PUSH auditorium Saturday as hundreds filled the pews.

Group Calls For Chicago Alderwoman's Resignation Over Tweets On Italian American Culture

"The alderwoman reduced our heritage to food," Rago said. "And she marginalized us."

TEDxWrigleyville Hosts “Insightful Acceleration” on July 24th

Speakers, Performances, and Activation will Highlight Trends, Technologies, and Social Movements that are Shaping the Future.

The Douglas Center Hosts Annual Spring Art Show and Sale

***SAVE THE DATES: The Douglas Center Annual Spring Art Show and Sale*** MONDAY, APRIL 24th THROUGH FRIDAY, APRIL 28TH, 2023

The Douglas Center is Hiring

WHERE: The Douglas Center, 3445 Howard Street, Skokie, IL 60076

#WomanLifeFreedom Mural Created in Support of Women Around the World

Addison & Clark Partners with TEDxWrigleyville for Outdoor Mural Creation by Natalie Shugailo

The Douglas Center Hosts Annual Spring Art Show and Sale

***SAVE THE DATES: The Douglas Center Annual Spring Art Show and Sale*** MONDAY, JUNE 13 THROUGH FRIDAY, JUNE 17TH, 2022